
The Office Wife
Drama · Romance
Overview
Larry, a publisher, wants Kate to write a book about the 'Office Wife'. An executive stenographer's duties creates a relationship approaching that of his wife. Little does Larry know that sometimes literature mirrors life.
Top Cast


Dorothy Mackaill
Dorothy Mackaill
Anne Murdock
Dorothy Mackaill
Anne Murdock


Lewis Stone
Lewis Stone
Larry Fellowes
Lewis Stone
Larry Fellowes


Natalie Moorhead
Natalie Moorhead
Mrs. Fellowes
Natalie Moorhead
Mrs. Fellowes


Hobart Bosworth
Hobart Bosworth
Mr. McGowan
Hobart Bosworth
Mr. McGowan


Joan Blondell
Joan Blondell
Katharine Murdock
Joan Blondell
Katharine Murdock


Blanche Friderici
Blanche Friderici
Kate Halsey
Blanche Friderici
Kate Halsey


Brooks Benedict
Brooks Benedict
Jamison
Brooks Benedict
Jamison


Dale Fuller
Dale Fuller
Secretary Andrews
Dale Fuller
Secretary Andrews
Walter Merrill
Walter Merrill
Ted
Walter Merrill
Ted
Ben Hall
Ben Hall
Office Boy (uncredited)
Ben Hall
Office Boy (uncredited)
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